Nakia is a seasoned member of Marvel Snap’s roster, but the introduction of Phastos has renewed her importance in certain decks. Nakia's On Reveal ability buffs the cards in your hand by one Power. While a +1 Power boost might seem minor and insufficient for building a robust deck, this guide will demonstrate how to maximize Nakia’s effect to create a consistently competitive META deck.

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The Best Deck for Nakia

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Nakia is a foolproof choice for a Silver Surfer deck. You can make the most of her buff if you team her up with Ant-Man, Forge, Gilgamesh, Brood, Okoye, Ka-Zar, Squirrel Girl, Blue Marvel, Grand Master, America Chavez, and, of course, the Silver Surfer. The goal of this lineup is to buff and play as many cards as possible to turn Gilgamesh into a powerhouse.

Card

Cost

Power

Nakia

3

3

Silver Surfer

3

2

Ant-Man

1

1

Forge

2

2

Gilgamesh

5

9

Brood

3

2

Okove

2

2

Ka-Zar

4

4

Squirrel Girl

1

1

Blue Marvel

5

3

Grand Master

2

2

America Chavez

1

2

Explore the deck’s synergies here:

  • Nikia, Okoye, Ka-Zar, and Blue Marvel are the primary buff providers.
  • America Chavez, Forge, and Ant-Man are secondary buff options.
  • Brood and Squirrel Girl provide additional buffable cards.
  • Grand Master is a budget card to retrigger one On Reveal effect, hopefully that of Silver Surfer’s.
  • Gilgamesh is the beneficiary of buffs, becoming the primary powerhouse at the end of the game.

How to Play Nakia

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Nakia is not a card that you’d want to strategize around. Rather, she serves as a supplementary option in decks that prioritize growth on the board or in the deck, such as the lineup mentioned above. You will want to play her early, ideally when key cards are already drawn. Additionally, you should focus on utilizing Nakia as an activator. Her buff is negligible in most scenarios unless complemented by beneficiaries. For instance, Gilgamesh can grow stronger as a side effect of dropping Nakia, which is crucial for maximizing her yield.

How to Counter Nakia

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Countering Nakia requires a tech card like Shadow King. But you could also nullify her using Cosmo, given that you can accurately predict her location. Strategy-wise, a good counterplay for Nakia is clogging the opponent’s lanes. This is because the enemy will try to drop as many discounted or buffed cards as possible after Nakia’s buff. On that note, Shang-Chi is also a proper tech card against Nakia because her decks often have the potential to grow some cards bigger than ten.